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Mexico eSIM
7 data plans · from $12.99 · one-tap install by email
Choose your plan
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
7 data plans · from $12.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Telcel, AT&T.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
8 plans for Mexico, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 8 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Telcel, AT&T.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Mexico — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Mexico is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Mexico, then connects automatically to Telcel, AT&T on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Mexico plans start at $12.99 across 7 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Mexico is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Tacos al Pastor
Marinated pork roasted on a vertical spit, served on small corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
Taquerías everywhere, especially Mexico City
Mole Poblano
A complex, rich sauce made with dozens of ingredients including chilies and chocolate, served over chicken.
Puebla and Oaxaca
Chiles en Nogada
Poblano peppers stuffed with picadillo, topped with walnut cream sauce and pomegranate seeds.
Puebla (typically in late summer/early fall)
Mexico connectivity guide
Mexico's connectivity problem is not coverage — it is buying. Prepaid registration is reported to be tied to the CURP, a national ID code visitors do not have, and airport kiosk prices at Cancun are reported at several times what the same SIM costs in town. A travel eSIM installed before you fly avoids both. This guide covers the networks, the CURP issue, where coverage thins, and how much data a Mexico trip needs.
Read the full Mexico guide →Ceviche
Fresh raw fish or shrimp cured in citrus juices, spiced with chili peppers and mixed with onions and cilantro.
Coastal regions and Baja California
Pozole
A hearty, traditional soup made from hominy kernels with pork or chicken, garnished with radish, lettuce, and lime.
Pozolerías nationwide
Tamales
Masa (corn dough) filled with meats or cheeses, wrapped in corn husks or banana leaves and steamed.
Street vendors everywhere, often for breakfast
Cochinita Pibil
Slow-roasted pork marinated in citrus juice and annatto seed, traditionally cooked in an earth oven.
Yucatán Peninsula
Churros
Fried dough pastries dusted with sugar and cinnamon, often dipped in thick hot chocolate.
Churrerías and street carts
Enchiladas
Corn tortillas rolled around a filling and covered with a savory chili pepper sauce.
Restaurants and fondas nationwide
Elote
Grilled sweet corn on the cob slathered with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime.
Street food stalls everywhere
Chichen ItzaYucatán
Massive, iconic Maya archaeological site featuring the Temple of Kukulcan.
Half day · book ahead
TeotihuacanMexico City (near)
Ancient Mesoamerican city known for its gigantic Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
Half day
Museo Nacional de AntropologiaMexico City
World-class museum housing the largest collection of ancient Mexican art and artifacts.
3-4 hours
Tulum RuinsTulum
Picturesque Maya ruins perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Cenote Dos OjosTulum
Spectacular natural underground sinkhole perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
Half day
Frida Kahlo MuseumMexico City
The famous 'Casa Azul' where the iconic artist lived and worked.
2 hours · book ahead
PalenqueChiapas
Stunning Maya ruins engulfed by dense, monkey-filled jungle.
Half day
Xcaret ParkPlaya del Carmen
Massive eco-archaeological theme park celebrating Mexican culture and nature.
Full day · book ahead
Historic CenterOaxaca
Beautiful colonial architecture, incredible markets, and deep indigenous culture.
1-2 days
Copper CanyonChihuahua
A vast canyon system larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon, explored via the Chepe train.
2-3 days · book ahead
Intercity Buses
Premium bus networks (like ADO or Primera Plus) with comfortable seats and air conditioning.
$15-50
Domestic Flights
Low-cost carriers like Volaris and VivaAerobus connect major cities.
$40-120
Metro
Mexico City's vast subway system.
$0.25
Ride-Hailing
App-based rides via Uber or DiDi.
$2-8
Colectivos
Shared minivans running fixed routes.
$1-3
Ride-hailing
Uber, DiDi
Highly recommended for tourists over hailing street taxis due to safety and price transparency.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Major closures. |
| Constitution Day | First Monday in February | Long weekend, heavy domestic travel. |
| Benito Juárez's Birthday | Third Monday in March | Long weekend, banks closed. |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Widespread closures of businesses and banks. |
| Independence Day | September 16 | Massive celebrations, parades, and closures. |
| Revolution Day | Third Monday in November | Parades and closures. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Major closures. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.